http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/teams/san_francisco_giants/24 Recent articles about San Francisco Giants en-us Brandon Crawford is out of the Giants’ lineup Wednesday after spraining his right index and middle fingers in the fourth inning of Tuesday’s game against San Diego. The shortstop was injured while sliding into second base, and was called out to add insult to injury. Joaquin Arias slid over from third and Nick Noonan entered the game, batting in Crawford’s No. 6 spot. Noonan reached base twice in a game the Giants went on to win 5-4. Bruce Bochy is optimistic Crawford can go Thursday, when the Giants start a four-game set against the Marlins, but the Chronicle’s Henry Schulman says it’s going to be a day-to-day kind of deal. Crawford will pick up a bat and glove every day and give his manager the go-ahead when he feels he can play. The Giants have had terrible luck with fingers this season, with Crawford the third Giants to miss time because of an injured digit. Ryan Vogelsong and Marco Scutaro both suffered finger injuries when they were struck with pitches. Scutaro missed just a w... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:45:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/brandon_crawford_injury_giants_shortstop_out_with_sprained_fingers_plus_wednesdays_lineup/13871666 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/brandon_crawford_injury_giants_shortstop_out_with_sprained_fingers_plus_wednesdays_lineup/13871666 Brandon Crawford injury: Giants shortstop out with sprained fingers, plus Wednesday’s lineup http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/brandon_crawford_injury_giants_shortstop_out_with_sprained_fingers_plus_wednesdays_lineup/13871666 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The San Francisco Giants had to play a portion of their win over the San Diego Padres last night without Brandon Crawford.  Crawford slid into second base in the second inning and suffered sprains to his right index and middle fingers.  The injury was significant enough for him to be forced from the game. According to Andrew Owens of MLB.com, Crawford will likely sit out tonight's game against the Padres as he rests the fingers.  X-rays came back negative, so that's a good sign, but manager Bruce Bochy wants to let Crawford rest the fingers. "He jammed them pretty good sliding into second," Bochy said. "We're optimistic he'll play Thursday. He couldn't get a good grip of the ball." Crawford has been an invaluable piece of the Giants roster for the last few seasons.  He has increasingly improved his offense while always playing hard in the field and always hustling.  He is the type of player that quickly becomes a fan-favorite.  So far... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/giants_brandon_crawford_sprains_two_fingers_on_one_slide/13867886 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/giants_brandon_crawford_sprains_two_fingers_on_one_slide/13867886 Giants' Brandon Crawford sprains two fingers on one slide http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/giants_brandon_crawford_sprains_two_fingers_on_one_slide/13867886 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png If you’re thinking about joining the Juan Perez bandwagon, go ahead and jump on – it’s all aboard at this point. The 26-year-old rookie has made a strong impression over just seven games in the major leagues, both at the plate and on the field. Perez is batting .421 (8-for-19) with a walk and three RBI, the last of which was the eighth-inning go ahead run on Tuesday against the San Diego Padres. Perez’s coaches and teammates have noticed his contribution to the team, with manager Bruce Bochy noting his throw home in the seventh inning to nab Mark Kotsay and save a run. “He made a throw that I didn’t even think he had a chance. He saved the game for us. He won the game for us,” said Bochy. “[He's] something we need right now. We’re banged up and he’s been a shot in the arm for us…he’s only going to get better.” Perez currently has four assists in seven games, which already leads the team. The last Giants rookie to have at least four outfield assists was eight years ago, when Jason Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:17:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/can_juan_perez_keep_his_spot_in_san_francisco/13867820 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/can_juan_perez_keep_his_spot_in_san_francisco/13867820 Can Juan Perez Keep His Spot in San Francisco? http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/can_juan_perez_keep_his_spot_in_san_francisco/13867820 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Giants second baseman Marco Scutaro returns to the lineup after missing a week with “mallet finger”. Scoots was struck by a pitch in Pittsburgh, sustaining ligament damage in his pinky finger. The Giants elected to not put their second baseman under the knife and therefore on the disabled list, choosing to let the veteran play through the pain. Tony Abreu and Nick Noonan had been filling in, and will be reserves in tonight’s game against San Diego. With Angel Pagan set to come off the DL in a few days, the Giants corresponding roster move will likely to be sending Nick Noonan to Triple-A. As a young player, he would benefit from reps that a starting gig can provide. Though hobbled by a leg injury, Abreu has outplayed Noonan and wouldn’t need to be fully healthy to succeed in a utility role. Besides, you tell Juan Perez his defense hasn’t justified a roster spot. FanGraphs’ Eno Sarris reported that Pablo Sandoval was taking grounders and didn’t seem to be favoring his foot. Panda sh... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:40:56 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/sf_giants_lineup_scutaro_returns_perez_gets_another_start/13865294 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/sf_giants_lineup_scutaro_returns_perez_gets_another_start/13865294 SF Giants lineup: Scutaro returns, Perez gets another start http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/sf_giants_lineup_scutaro_returns_perez_gets_another_start/13865294 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/c/1c1e82b2c54ab4928e7195d786bb2b24cf906f8b/mini/6782192.jpg San Francisco Giants closer Sergio Romo and Three Twins Ice Cream have agreed to a contract to bring "Sergio Romo's Mexican Chocolate" to the world.The ice cream's tagline is "It Only Tastes Illegal" and all proceeds will go to help enact immigration reform.The company's founder Neal Gottlieb said he got the inspiration for the tasty treat after seeing Romo wear a shirt with the message "I Just Look Illegal" at last year's Giants World Series parade.Romo, a first-generation Mexican-American, grew up in a California town near the Mexican border and has been a vocal advocate for getting undocumented youth and their families a chance to earn their citizenship in America. In fact, Romo recently appeared in a video for The Dream is Now campaign whose mission is to rally concerned citizens to do something about America's broken immigration system.Gottlieb said the company has received some negative comments regarding the tagline and purpos... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:11:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/company_to_produce_sergio_romo_ice_cream_to_support_immigration_reform/13864262 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/company_to_produce_sergio_romo_ice_cream_to_support_immigration_reform/13864262 Company to produce Sergio Romo ice cream to support immigration reform http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/company_to_produce_sergio_romo_ice_cream_to_support_immigration_reform/13864262 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/8/0899923cdff631f37b572fb96c2cbf14abdb1945/mini/6705496.jpg Tweet The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants have one of the most storied rivalries in baseball. There’s no doubt that there is genuine disdain for one another from both parties. A fifth grader named Casey that lives in San Francisco has the unwelcomed task of being a Dodgers fan in that city. [...] Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:24:14 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/video_5th_grader_delivers_awesome_graduation_speech_about_being_dodgers_fan_in_san_francisco/13861244 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/video_5th_grader_delivers_awesome_graduation_speech_about_being_dodgers_fan_in_san_francisco/13861244 Fifth-grader's graduation speech about Dodgers http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/video_5th_grader_delivers_awesome_graduation_speech_about_being_dodgers_fan_in_san_francisco/13861244 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/c/0cbec6c0b3cbdabbdd72faa19d6c188945111890/mini/casey.jpg The Washington Nationals have their presidents race, the Milwaukee Brewers host a sausage sprint and the San Francisco Giants well ...  they have their panda, shark and angel paddle board regatta. McCovey Cove outside AT&T Park has seen its share of oddities — including hot dog kayaks and UFOs — but on Monday night, there was a heated paddle board race between that trio of outlandish foam characters. After a little rough stuff at the finish line, the angel raised his wings in victory. San Francisco, you're weird but fun. Your browser does not support iframes. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:09:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/a_panda_shark_and_angel_paddle_board_race_in_mccovey_cove_video/13859951 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/a_panda_shark_and_angel_paddle_board_race_in_mccovey_cove_video/13859951 Panda, shark and angel race in McCovey Cove http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/a_panda_shark_and_angel_paddle_board_race_in_mccovey_cove_video/13859951 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/4/54ead451b7ad299f6eca64b44919941650eb94b9/mini/mccovey.jpg As of today, Giants catcher Buster Posey and third baseman Pablo Sandoval still lead their respective positions in voting for the 2013 All-Star Game, which will be held on Tuesday, July 16 at Citi Field in New York. The National League squad could boast even more of your favorite Giants, as the latest round of voting has shortstop Brandon Crawford and second baseman Marco Scutaro each moving up to second place for their positions. Meanwhile Brandon Belt is in 4th place for first base, and Hunter Pence, Angel Pagan and Gregor Blanco are among the leading outfielders. You can blast off up to 35 votes for each Giants player. I did and it took me less than 5 minutes. Just click here to keep voting to make sure your favorite Giants are represented at the 2013 All-Star Game! Voting ends July 4. I hope you enjoyed reading "How many Giants will end up playing in the 2013 All-Star Game?." I'm interested in your opinion on this article. Why not leave a comment at 22gigantes.com? Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:07:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/how_many_giants_will_end_up_playing_in_the_2013_all_star_game/13857659 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/how_many_giants_will_end_up_playing_in_the_2013_all_star_game/13857659 How many Giants will end up playing in the 2013 All-Star Game? http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/how_many_giants_will_end_up_playing_in_the_2013_all_star_game/13857659 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/6/26733d73dc15599474a06d43a95ced5fcaf503d5/mini/6700298.jpg Giants right-hander Ryan Vogelsong will have his surgically repaired pitching hand re-examined Tuesday with the hope of taking another step in his recovery. Vogelsong broke two bones in his right pinkie area and also dislocated a knuckle in the hand on a swing May 20 and underwent surgery the next day. He had five pins inserted in his hand during the procedure at Stanford, performed by orthopedist Dr. Tim McAdams. He will examine Vogelsong on Tuesday at AT&T Park. ''Other than waving a magic wand to make it heal, we're doing the right things,'' Vogelsong said Monday, before the opener of a three-game series with San Diego. The expected recovery time is six to eight weeks until Vogelsong is pitching again, but he likely would need a rehab assignment before re-joining the Giants. Vogelsong said that if an X-ray on Tuesday shows increased healing, he could have a couple of the pins removed and begin additional mobility exercises. The pins poke through Vogelsong's skin beneath a pr Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:32:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/giants_vogelsong_to_have_hand_re_examined_tuesday/13857368 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/giants_vogelsong_to_have_hand_re_examined_tuesday/13857368 Giants' Vogelsong to have hand re-examined Tuesday http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/giants_vogelsong_to_have_hand_re_examined_tuesday/13857368 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Buster Posey gets a full day of rest Monday after playing in all nine games of the Giants’ recent road trip. The reigning MVP caught eight of those games, spending Saturday’s game at first base. Posey collected 15 hits on the trip, raising his 2013 batting line to .316/.390/.515. His .905 OPS is tops among MLB catchers and seventh among all position players in the National League. Hector Sanchez gets his fifth start of the season behind the dish and his first since April 18th. Sanchez caught Zito in 24 of his 32 starts last year, becoming somewhat of a personal catcher for the lefty. Bochy looks to exploit this comfort tonight at AT&T, where Zito has a 1.94 ERA on the season. He is 4-1 in home starts, to go along with an 0-4 road record and 11.28 ERA away from San Francisco. Shortstop Brandon Crawford will start the game at the No. 3 spot in the order, the first time the renowned glovesman has done so in his career. Much like Posey, Crawford is coming off a road trip to remembe... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:33:38 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/sf_giants_lineup_posey_sits_against_red_hot_padres/13857074 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/sf_giants_lineup_posey_sits_against_red_hot_padres/13857074 SF Giants lineup: Posey sits against red-hot Padres http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/sf_giants_lineup_posey_sits_against_red_hot_padres/13857074 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/5/1511b2054dd8f6db54540b830c134a385aa45d64/mini/6287218.jpg A comprehensive breakdown of the San Francisco Giants‘ 2013 draft picks from Lunatic Fringe.   A close look at the “Weirdest half inning in the history of the game” from Thursday’s game against the Pirates from Miracle At Coogan’s Bluff.   A look at how things could actually get worse for the Giants in 2013 from TheGiantsCove.com.   An examination of the Giants’ bench from McCoveyChronicles.com.   A break down of why Bud Norris would be a good fit for the Giants via trade from Mark Reynolds at BleacherReport.com.   If you’d like to suggest an article to be posted on this weekly feature. Please email the link and a description of the article to support@sfgiantsbaseball.net.   Don’t forget to go to the SF Giants Rumors Facebook page to share your thoughts on all the latest Giants News/Rumors!   ~Paul Ghiglieri   ———-——–—-——-——––———————-—————————————————- Want an email alert when there’s a new post? Click the “C Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:27:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/sf_giants_blogs_around_the_web_weird_half_inning_bench_bud_norris_etc/13854791 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/sf_giants_blogs_around_the_web_weird_half_inning_bench_bud_norris_etc/13854791 SF Giants Blogs Around The Web: Weird Half Inning, Bench, Bud Norris, Etc. http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/sf_giants_blogs_around_the_web_weird_half_inning_bench_bud_norris_etc/13854791 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/4/d4ed0bcedfdec6b9d5c2a5fa9dd5b1ab991f1aa4/mini/mlb-astros-pirates.jpg If there’s one word that can be used to describe the San Francisco Giants season thus far, it’s frustration. The club has struggled to establish consistency, lacking any sort of championship identity. The once vaunted pitching rotation is average at best, limping by from start to start. Matt Cain has been maddeningly unpredictable, seemingly incapable of stringing together back-to-back quality starts. Tim Lincecum has continued to struggle with his command, barely pitching better than his miserable 2012 campaign. Ryan Vogelsong is out after breaking his throwing hand. Barry Zito has embodied the staff’s inconsistent play; his 1.94 home ERA is 9th best in the league, however, Zito’s bloated road ERA has put the overall number at a middling 4.79. The one saving grace has been the performance of Chad Gaudin filling in for Vogelsong. The veteran has given the team six innings of two run ball in both of his spot starts, earning the win each time. The offense has performed well with Buster Posey, Hunter Pen Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:48:20 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/san_francisco_giants_must_take_advantage_of_remaining_june_schedule/13852202 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/san_francisco_giants_must_take_advantage_of_remaining_june_schedule/13852202 San Francisco Giants must take advantage of remaining June schedule http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/san_francisco_giants_must_take_advantage_of_remaining_june_schedule/13852202 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Angel Pagan has been battling a hamstring strain for weeks now.  He was finally placed on the disabled list only recently after the San Fraincisco Giants continued to hope the issue would work itself out.  Now, as Pagan is recovering he has been given the option of surgery to repair the hamstring.  He declined that option and instead elected for a more conservative procedure. Angel Pagan got a PRP shot earlier on trip to speed healing in hamstring. He said surgery was presented as an option and he declined. — Andrew Baggarly (@CSNBaggs) June 16, 2013 PRP - platelet rich plasma - injections often help an injured area heal faster.  This was once a procedure baseball considered making illegal and didn't know much about.  Now, it's become a common and accepted method of helping players get back on the field quicker.  Numerous players turn to PRP injections every year. Blogging for Susie Pagan's injury has been a tough blow for the Giants.  The team n... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:30:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/giants_angel_pagan_declines_option_to_have_surgery_on_hamstring/13851338 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/giants_angel_pagan_declines_option_to_have_surgery_on_hamstring/13851338 Giants' Angel Pagan declines option to have surgery on hamstring http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/giants_angel_pagan_declines_option_to_have_surgery_on_hamstring/13851338 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/6/a6334b6585bb20fc46db15077e7fb845a3fae50f/mini/6900284.jpg Giants center fielder Angel Pagan appears close to returning but expects to have a minor-league rehab assignment, according to Andrew Baggarly of CSN Bay Area. Despite a cortisone shot, the hamstring has not healed and he has been unable to run the bases pain-free. Alex Pavlovic of the Merc reports that manager Bruce Bochy says Pagan will get 10-15 at-bats in the minors. Speed is a large part of Pagan’s game, both on the basepaths and roaming center field. The 31-year-old has 130 career stolen bases and 43 triples, with 15 of those coming last season. The latter is a San Francisco Giants record and led all of Major League Baseball. The Giants haven’t been entire helpless without Pagan, as Gregor Blanco has mirrored Pagan’s production sans a bit of power. Blanco has an OBP of .341 and plays all positions in the outfield well, but has just one home run in 251 plate appearances. But Blanco (and Andres Torres, for that matter) haven’t been alone in stepping up. Recent call-up Juan Perez... Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:31:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/angel_pagan_injury_update_giants_center_fielder_expects_a_rehab_assignment/13849085 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/angel_pagan_injury_update_giants_center_fielder_expects_a_rehab_assignment/13849085 Angel Pagan injury update: Giants center fielder expects a rehab assignment http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/angel_pagan_injury_update_giants_center_fielder_expects_a_rehab_assignment/13849085 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/1/31c087cadddc74d3db5daf7cd98bd403ccf352b1/mini/6900304.jpg The San Francisco Giants are looking to build a dynasty. In modern-day baseball, two World Series titles in three years will just about do it, but a third one couldn’t hurt. In both 2010 and 2012 the Giants relied on a strong pitching staff, many of whom were brought up through their successful farm system. Much of that success comes from their single-A affiliate just a few miles south of AT&T Park. On Friday night, the San Jose Giants clinched the first half North Division title – their eighth first half title in the last nine seasons. A big part of San Jose’s success rests in their pitching staff. Their 650 strikeouts and team ERA of 3.45 lead the California League. The staff’s 1.24 WHIP and 206 walks are second only to Modesto. A major contributor to the bullpen is 24-year-old Josh Osich. He was drafted by the Giants out of Oregon State in 2011 in the sixth round. While at OSU, he spent one year as a starter and threw a no-hitter with 13 strikeouts against UCLA. Tommy John su... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 22:56:33 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/josh_osich_helps_san_jose_clinch_first_half_title_has_bright_future_with_the_giants/13844702 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/josh_osich_helps_san_jose_clinch_first_half_title_has_bright_future_with_the_giants/13844702 Josh Osich helps San Jose clinch first-half title, has bright future with the Giants http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/josh_osich_helps_san_jose_clinch_first_half_title_has_bright_future_with_the_giants/13844702 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Baseball is full of hard decisions, like whether or not to send the runner or when to pull a struggling starting pitcher from the game. While these decisions may affect the rest of the game, Marco Scutaro is facing a difficult decision that may affect the rest of his life. After taking a pitch to his pinky during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night, Scutaro is now left with significant tendon damage, specifically known as Mallet finger. Treatment for such an injury involves inserting a pin or using a splint to keep the finger completely straight for at least 6-8 weeks. This would require him to stay off of the field, as any bending of the finger during that time would start him back at square one. Essentially, Scutaro has to decide between a lengthy trip to the disabled list or the risk of a permanently bent finger for the rest of his life.  Shortly after finding out the news, Scutaro laid out the difficulty of the situation. "I want to play but... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 06:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/marco_scutaro_facing_disabled_list_how_will_it_impact_the_giants/13833227 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/marco_scutaro_facing_disabled_list_how_will_it_impact_the_giants/13833227 Marco Scutaro Facing Disabled List: How Will it Impact the Giants? http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/marco_scutaro_facing_disabled_list_how_will_it_impact_the_giants/13833227 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f1ef895a0d2b22261b0bce7c31bc4445ffb1246f/mini/6705514.jpg The San Francisco Giants are hopefully at rock bottom. If this is their lowest point of the season, I will take it! They’re still only three games back in the NL West, and haven’t come close to running on all cylinders. Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle (via Twitter) says the Giants have lost three games this year when they scored at least 8 runs. They lost four such games from 2010-2012. Their pitching isn’t anything close to what it was in the prior years. There’s still plenty of time to get this turned around. Perfect Cain Today is the one year anniversary of Matt Cain‘s perfect game against the Astros. He’s also on the hill tonight for the Giants. Let’s hope this Perfect Game stuff turns into an annual thing! Roster Moves Yesterday the Giants sent reliever George Kontos down to the minors and called up pitcher Sandy Rosario. Oh, I almost forgot to mention that yesterday was also his birthday (Kontos). I’m sure that’s not the best birthday gift he’s ever received. Kon... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:47:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/sf_giants_rumors_rock_bottom_perfect_cain_roster_moves_ice_cream_anyone/13829681 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/sf_giants_rumors_rock_bottom_perfect_cain_roster_moves_ice_cream_anyone/13829681 SF Giants Rumors: Rock Bottom, Perfect Cain, Roster Moves, Ice Cream Anyone? http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/sf_giants_rumors_rock_bottom_perfect_cain_roster_moves_ice_cream_anyone/13829681 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/3/73849394560d3f4bcf0ef0b620330c48ebbaf987/mini/6704822.jpg Life is full of second chances.Just ask this Giants fan featured in the video clip above. He had two chances at securing a foul ball Wednesday night at PNC Park and he converted on the second try.However, the first chance didn't go so well. It came in the third inning when a ball ricocheted off the glove of a ball girl and then nailed the gentleman in both the arm and face before trickling away to the arms of someone else.But justice was served two innings later when another foul ball was hit in the fan's vicinity. This time he was the benefactor of a lucky bounce and was right there waiting with his glove when it did.All is well that ends well! Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/video_fan_gets_second_chance_to_snag_foul_ball/13826180 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/video_fan_gets_second_chance_to_snag_foul_ball/13826180 Fan gets second chance to snag foul ball http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/video_fan_gets_second_chance_to_snag_foul_ball/13826180 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/7/d75d44c3ed738fd73ded444165371bba965a9f6d/mini/fan-foul.jpg The Giants on Wednesday sent reliever George Kontos down to Triple-A, the same day he also found out he was suspended three games and fined for beaning Andrew McCutchen with a pitch on Tuesday. It’s also his birthday. Happy birthday, George Kontos! The Giants right-hander turned 28 on Wednesday, and as you can tell it’s a b-day he’s going to want to forget. Hopefully he at least gets some cake by the end of the day. Kontos was tossed when he plunked McCutchen in the eighth, two batters after he was warned for throwing behind Sterling Marte. Bruce Bochy also got the boot and was suspended for one game, which he’s serving on Wednesday. Kontos, who surrendered three runs before getting the heave on Tuesday, has a 5.76 ERA this season in 31 appearances after a solid season a year ago. He’s been replaced by right-hander Sandy Rosaro. Surprisingly it’s not even the worst birthday Kontos has had since becoming a pro. He tore a ligament in his elbow while pitching four years ago and neede... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:55:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/george_kontos_suspended_fined_sent_down_to_minors_on_his_28th_birthday/13822811 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/george_kontos_suspended_fined_sent_down_to_minors_on_his_28th_birthday/13822811 Giants P gets bad news on birthday http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/george_kontos_suspended_fined_sent_down_to_minors_on_his_28th_birthday/13822811 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/6/366efba72c8cc738d50af54b8ae40434cd0fc06a/mini/gk.jpg I’m not sure where to even start… Let’s start with the San Francisco Giants falling to the Pirates to open the series. Tim Lincecum put up another shaky outing, and the Giants went on to lose 8-2. Lincecum only lasted 4.2 innings and allowed 7 hits, 2 ER and 2 walks. He continues to struggle to put up consecutive consistent outings. I really believe opposing teams no longer worry about facing Lincecum, and probably get more pumped up to get an AB against him. Yesterday started off with Pablo Sandoval getting placed on the DL, and ended with Marco Scutaro possibly having tendon damage to his finger. This is another blow to the Giants offense. Let’s just be happy that there’s another 2/3 of the season left and none of these injuries are season ending injuries. Down On The Farm Fresno Grizzlies outfielder Francisco Peguero was struck in the head by a pitch. Peguero suffered a concussion and is going to be placed on the DL, reports Bryant-Jon Anteola (via Twitter). Grizzlies’ pitcher Sh... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:20:12 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/sf_giants_rumors_shaky_lincecum_scutaro_injury_injuries_in_fresno/13821005 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/sf_giants_rumors_shaky_lincecum_scutaro_injury_injuries_in_fresno/13821005 SF Giants Rumors: Shaky Lincecum, Scutaro Injury, Injuries In Fresno http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/sf_giants_rumors_shaky_lincecum_scutaro_injury_injuries_in_fresno/13821005 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/4/34d3ee8a1b87991c3ea3bf92ea0928d24f9eadc6/mini/PicImg_MLB_APR_04_80a5.jpg